March Eureka Masters

Welcome to Eureka Masters

The UM is fascinating!  I'm excited to discuss these principles with our Master Achievers.
The principles in the book DO NOT have to be read in Order for understanding.  If you haven't done previous reading, you can just jump in.  Previous knowledge helps, but each idea is somewhat isolated from the others.

AND/OR

You can read the Master's Book Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
Write down what you think the world will be like in 20 years.  What would be the biggest change for you if you were to fall asleep for the next 20 years, then wake up.
Bring it to class to share.

Skim the 2nd half of Chapter 7.  Pages 358-473. Yes, it's a lot, but just skim.  Look at the interesting pictures, read a little, just skim.

After skimming, choose 1 section of chapter 7 to read with greater understanding.  Come to class ready to teach something about the about the section you read.  There is a lot in each section - you don't need to cover it all, just choose what interests you the most from your section. You'll have 2-5 minutes to present.  Think of a creative way to present.  For example:

Do an experiment from the book, or one of your own
Make up a song
Make a posterboard
Create an object lesson, or use the ones he gives in the book
Come up with some fun puns
You get the idea....make it fun!  Share the excitement of new discovery!

Email me jendave24@gmail.com, or text me 719-494-7522, with the section you choose, so that we don't double up.  I will keep the blog updated.
Sections:

7.10 -- Mulders
7.11
7.12
7.13
7.14
7.15
7.16

March Eureka Apprentice

March Eureka Apprentice

Study/Learn

I. Pull out the ancient calculating device. Please bring it to class!

All Students: Watch this video, write down the problem on paper that she gives, and solve this problem with the video.  It will help your skillzzz immensely!

Beginner Abacus Students: 


Finish filling out out worksheet #4 from this PDF File.   It should be the other 1/2 the worksheet.

If you have any questions on the problems, please call me! 719-494-7522.   Remember, this will get really useful with bigger numbers!

Here is the addition video, watch this video with your abacus in hand, and work the problems with her.

Intermediate Abacus Students: Here is a link to 2nd level abacus worksheets.  Print and complete at least 1/2 of worksheet #5. Work on 10 problems from each row.

To continue our multiplying, solve each of these problems.  Let's just focus on a large number multiplied by a 1 digit number, so we can master that skill.  Write the answers you got on your abacus in your commonplace book.

2789 X 7

3346 X 9

2298 X 5

These videos may be helpful as you remember how to do this.  Mostly the 2nd one:

VIDEO 1 is HERE!

VIDEO 2 is HERE!

II.  This may seem a little random, but watch this 2 minute video about Mt Kilimanjaro.  We will have a guest speaker coming who just got back from climbing it!  

III. Make these note cards from the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy:

Prime number

Continental divide

Core

Crust

Earth

Earth, evolution of

Erosion

On these cards, notice how some of the definitions are different from what the UM says.  If you're not taking the UM class, just realize that some of these definitions are THEORIES, not facts.

IV. BIG Reports -- Reports that last about 5 minutes, with fun, engaging information, examples, content, and visual aids.

March	James Hargreaves (1720? - April 22, 1778	Jacob Harding
	Benjamin Banneker 1731-1806	Benjamin Mulder
	Joseph-Louis Lagrange 1736-1813	Caleb Martin
	James Watt (1736-1819	Luke Mulder

V.  Elon Musk is a modern day inventor.  He is launching rockets NOT through NASA, through his own private company.  The rocket boosters are recoverable, which is a 1st in rocket history!  This is like Iron Man! Watch this Video.

This Video shows some of his failures.  Watch the one after it as well:  "How Elon Musk plans to save mankind with SpaceX" Do you agree with him?

Know/Understand

VI. Solve 2 of these logic puzzles (there are 4 total).  Bring your answers to class!

VII. Create another invention, like we talked about in class.  I love to see all your ideas! If you'd like to make some type of sun oven or rocket stove, there are lots of ideas online.  You can even copy mine...I got the idea online.  It can be original, that's even better.  

If you have an idea for a great invention, but not the resources to make it, bring the blue prints, or a prototype (a smaller version of the real thing), and tell us about it. 

Remember Leonardo DaVinci invented ideas that never really came to life until a later date. We know about them because of his detailed drawings.

Most of all, make sure your invention creates a Functional Purpose.  Follow the ideas given to you by the spirit.  It also helps if it's something you love!

If you've already started on an invention, work on it, or do something to improve it or make it better.

Bring your invention to Eureka.  Be prepared to take a minute or two to explain to the class how it works. Demonstrations make it fun!  If it's too big to bring to class, bring a video!

Become/Serve

Read or Listen to the conference talk: Gathering the Family of God by President Eyring.  

How will your your invention bless those around you?  Spend 5 minutes journaling your answer.

February Eureka Journeyman Class

Hi Guys! 

So, this week is going to be super amazing! We will be playing Jeopardy to test your skills. There is not a lot of work assigned so please use the extra time to study extra hard for our Jeopardy game.

Study/Learn:
 -Read chapters 11, & 12 in Whatever Happened to Penny Candy.

Know and Understand:
 - Check your stocks. Email me the current price. We are going to be tracking our stocks for the rest of the year. You need to watch the price so you know when to "sell" for the biggest profit. If you have not bought a stock yet, go to last months Journeyman blog and follow the instructions there.

Become/Serve:
 - Find a scripture or General Conference quote that can be helpful in understanding economic principles. Come prepared to share your thoughts.